Ten New Inductees to Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame
Mushers, educators, elected officials, and more join the roster of Alaska’s most honored women at an induction ceremony October 18.
Tag: Iditarod
Enter the IditaVerse: Virtual Currency and Tokens for the Last Great Race
Coinciding with Brent Sass’ race victory, the Iditarod is launching cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens to raise funds for its next half century.
Reinventing the Last Great Race—The Iditarod Continues to Break New Trail
This year’s conclusion of the first fifty races is a milestone being celebrated with multiple layers of significance for race officials and organizers, as well as sponsors, mushers, and the canine athletes that run across some of the most hellish terrain the Last Frontier has to offer.
Norwegian Musher Thomas Waerner Wins Iditarod XLVIII
Veteran Iditarod musher Thomas Waerner of Torpa, Norway, crossed under the burled arch in Nome to claim his first Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race championship.
Iditarod: One of the Last Gold Rush Towns
Iditarod is a lonely place. A century ago, for a few years it was the largest city in Interior Alaska.
Dog Mushing
Check out these opportunities around the state for locals or out-of-state travelers to (most importantly) cuddle with husky puppies—while learning more about the official sport of the 49th State.
Yup’ik Musher Peter Kaiser Wins Iditarod XLVII
Veteran Iditarod musher Peter Kaiser (bib #9), of Bethel, Alaska, crossed under the burled arch in Nome at 3:39 a.m. today, claiming his first Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race championship.
Dog Fans Expected to Rush and Mush to IditaZoo
The annual IditaZoo event on Saturday, March 9, lets aspiring mushers of all ages join the action.
Climate Specialist to Provide Iditarod Weather Information
The man who interprets weather data for Alaska will provide daily forecasts for the 2019 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.